Kill Hannah signed with Atlantic Records in late 2002. They recorded their Atlantic Records debut For Never and Ever in Los Angeles in the winter of 2003 with producer Sean Beavan (No Doubt, Marilyn Manson, Nine Inch Nails) and mixer Tim Palmer (U2, The Cure, Tears For Fears). Through much of 2003 and 2004, Kill Hannah has toured separately with Chevelle, H.I.M., and The Sounds, while also opening for Evanescence, Jane's Addiction, Everclear, Eve 6, The All-American Rejects, Fuel, P.O.D., The Distillers, Story of the Year, Three Days Grace, Alien Ant Farm, The Buzzcocks, Andrew WK, Trapt, and many others. The single "Kennedy" debuted at #2 on modern rock radio, was performed on "Last Call with Carson Daly", and featured on such hit television shows as Jack & Bobby, One Tree Hill, and North Shore.
While producing their second album, drummer Garret Hammond left the band for family reasons, although he still performed all of the percussion on the CD. He is no longer a member of the band.
The ex-girlfriend of lead singer, Mat Devine, is the band's namesake. The two met at a college in Normal, Illinois and dove into an intense and strange relationship, which ended in the same fashion. Hannah Eckberg is believed to now live somewhere in Europe.
Current band members include Mat [Matthieu] Devine (vocals, guitar), Dan Wiese (guitar), Greg Corner (bass), and Elias Mallin (drums), and Michale Maddox playing guitar live with the band.
Kill Hannah released their second major label album, "Until There's Nothing Left Of Us" on August 1st 2006 with the single "Lips Like Morphine". They subsequently toured with acts as diverse as 30 Seconds to Mars, Papa Roach, Strata, Sick Puppies, and Flyleaf, ending up their North American touring cycle in support of the record opening for Alice in Chains and Velvet Revolver in summer 2007. Several short England-only tours followed.
In December 2007, Kill Hannah released a self-produced independent CD entitled "Hope for the Hopeless" which included B-sides, rarities, and several heretofore unreleased demos. The CD was released in conjunction with the band's fifth annual Christmas show in Chicago, New Heart for Xmas 5, which was expanded to two nights in 2007 with a small fan show the first night and a show at the Vic Theater for a larger audience the next night.
In January 2008, the band announced that they had signed to Roadrunner Records, and would be touring with Aiden in support of the European release of "Until There's Nothing Left of Us". They then started their headline tour in Europe in Spring 2008, returning after a short break in Autumn with "Hope For The Hopeless". After contending with a massive tour bus fire that blackened most of their belongings and travel documents in the Alps, the band continued thier tour unharmed and ready to fight.
In December 2008 "New Heart For Xmas 6 or NH4X6" proved a huge success for the band with an audience thousands and unbelieveable support from their fanbase [The Kill Hannah Kollective or KHK]*. In fact, there were so many fans that the band yet again extended the show to spread over two days with a special "VIP's only" show at the Metro where they played through their EP album "Here Are The Young Moderns".
Guitarist Jonny Radtke did not join the band on the Europe leg of their fall 2008 Hope For The Hopeless Tour. Tom Schleiter, the guitarist from Powerspace, joined them in his place. Radtke returned to play the band's yearly 'New Heart For Xmas' show in Chicago (during which the band premiered two new songs - "Snowblind" and "Radio", but bassist Greg Corner later confirmed in a radio interview with Chicago's Q101 that Radtke has in fact left the band to pursue other projects and has not been present in recording their new album. Posts on Radtke's Twitter account refer to his new side project, Polar Moon. On September 11, 2009 he confirmed that he has joined the band Ashes Divide.
Kill hannah's newest album, 'Wake Up the Sleepers' was released in 2009, followed by extensive touring, including opening for Smashing Pumpkins and a headline UK tour. Their final performance was at The Metro in Chicago, IL on December 19, 2015.
Cover songs:
Aplogize - One Republic
Cherub Rock - Smashing Pumpkins
Rebel Yell - Billy Idol [On "Hope for The Hopeless"]
Under the Milky Way - The Church [On the USA's version of "Until There's Nothing Left Of Us"]
Under Pressure - Queen [Used as part of the soundtrack for the movie "The Invisibles"]
DVD's
Welcome to Chicago
Sieze the Days
Music Videos:
Lips Like Morphine
Boys and Girls
Unwanted
Agent Orange Skies
From Now On
Hummingbirds The Size Of Bullets
Hit The Planes Down
Crazy Angel
* The Kill Hannah Kollective [KHK]
The Kill Hannah Kolective is a fanbase brought together by founder Jylane Clark and spread over just about all the countires of the world. This global family is here to promote and offer support to the band and have been thanked for their efforts on the inside cover of "Until There's Nothing Left Of Us" and "Wake Up the Sleepers."
"It's a movement, not a trend" - Mat Devine.
Los Angeles
Kill Hannah Lyrics
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Yeah, I just can't stay right now
I think I can say when other stars go in sane, and how
Everybody's stuck in 1981 and they suck
Everybody thinks that they could live and learn
But they don't
What's the worse thing that could happen?
Everyone will tell you not to
But no one understands
Silly little charmer
With that sparkle in your eye
Seize your hope and kiss there ass goodbye
Woah yeah
You have to
Go to Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
Hey what will you do?
They're waiting for you right now
I'm going to so. cal
Where metal's alive and well
Right now and how
Well, everybody said just stay at home
And grow old
Fuck it, I am going to play Tokyo
What's the worse thing that could happen?
You've got to take the chance
Everyone will tell you not
But no one understands
Silly little charmer with that sparkle in your eye
They envy you, so kiss their ass goodbye
Woah, yeah you have to
Go to Los Angeles
The lyrics to Kill Hannah's song "Los Angeles" express a desire to escape the limitations and restrictions of one's current environment and pursue something greater elsewhere. The song's protagonist recognizes the stagnant and unchanging nature of their hometown, and seeks something more vibrant and exciting. The lyrics suggest that this pursuit of something greater requires taking risks and ignoring the naysayers who warn against chasing one's dreams. The song encourages the listener to take chances and seize opportunities, despite the uncertainties and potential for failure.
The reference to 1981 in the second line of the song is significant for a few reasons. The year 1981 saw the birth of MTV, which had a major impact on popular music and culture. The reference could be seen as a critique of the nostalgia for the glory days of rock and roll, and an assertion that music and culture must continue to evolve and push boundaries. Additionally, the 1980s saw a significant shift in the pop culture and social landscape of Los Angeles, with an influx of new music, art, and fashion movements emerging. The song's title and lyrics suggest that LA remains an epicenter of cultural innovation and experimentation, and that the city holds a certain allure for those seeking to break free from the constraints of their current surroundings.
Interestingly, "Los Angeles" was not originally intended to be a Kill Hannah song. The track was written by Matt Devine, a musician and filmmaker who founded the indie rock band Rx Bandits. Devine wrote the song while living in Los Angeles, and initially recorded a demo of the track himself. The demo caught the attention of Kill Hannah's lead singer, Mat Devine (no relation), who was immediately drawn to the song's message and energy. The two Devines ended up collaborating on the song, with Mat Devine writing additional lyrics and recording the final vocal track.
Line by Line Meaning
I must get away
The singer desires to escape the current situation.
Yeah, I just can't stay right now
The singer knows they must leave now and cannot delay any longer.
I think I can say when other stars go in sane, and how
The singer knows when others lose control and can see the warning signs.
Everybody's stuck in 1981 and they suck
Everyone is living in the past and it's not enjoyable.
Everybody thinks that they could live and learn
People believe they can learn from their mistakes.
But they don't
People do not learn from their mistakes as they continue to repeat them.
What's the worse thing that could happen?
The singer is considering the consequences of their actions.
You've got to take the chance
The artist knows that taking risks is necessary to achieve their goals.
Everyone will tell you not to
Others will likely discourage you from taking risks.
But no one understands
Despite the discouragement, others do not truly understand the artist's desire and motivations.
Silly little charmer
The singer is charming but not taken seriously.
With that sparkle in your eye
The artist has hope and optimism.
Seize your hope and kiss there ass goodbye
The singer is determined to leave behind those who doubt them.
Hey what will you do?
The singer is challenging themselves to take action.
They're waiting for you right now
Opportunity is waiting for the singer, and they need to take advantage of it.
I'm going to so. cal
The artist is heading to Southern California.
Where metal's alive and well
Southern California has a thriving metal scene that the artist is drawn to.
Right now and how
The singer is eager to embrace this scene and culture immediately.
Well, everybody said just stay at home
Others advised the singer to avoid taking risks and stay in their comfort zone.
And grow old
Staying in one place would lead to stagnation.
Fuck it, I am going to play Tokyo
The artist is not content to only reach for what is within reach; they are willing to aim even higher.
They envy you, so kiss their ass goodbye
Those who discouraged the artist are now jealous of their success, so the artist is leaving them behind.
Woah, yeah you have to
The singer is emphasizing the importance of taking action and following your desires.
Go to Los Angeles
The artist knows that LA is the place for them to pursue their dreams.
Los Angeles
LA is the city where everything is possible for the singer.
Los Angeles
The city represents opportunity and freedom to the singer.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MATTHEW MOORE DEVINE
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